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Joan: The Mysterious Life of the Heretic Who Became a Saint by Donald Spoto (CD-Audio, 2007)

Since her death at the age of nineteen in 1431, Joan of Arc has maintained a remarkable hold on our collective imagination. During the tumultuous Hundred Years War between England and France, a young peasant girl nicknamed The Maid (La Pucelle) followed her heart and came to the aid of her nation. Facing unimaginable odds, Joan's belief in her mission from God continued to propel her forward. Within months, she was directing soldiers and bravely fighting for her nation. Joan became a national hero and was the guest of hor at her King's coronation. However, her success and fame ultimately and ironically became her undoing.Neither wife r nun, neither queen r blewoman, neither philosopher r stateswoman, Joan showed the world that anyone who follows their heart has the power to change history.

Place of Publication
Old Saybrook, Ct
Spine
15mm
Running Time
450
Narrator(s)
Dick Hill
Author Biography
A respected biographer and theologian, Donald Spoto is the author of over twenty books, among them bestselling biographies of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Tennessee Williams. His religious titles include The Hidden Jesus as well as a biography of Saint Francis. Spoto earned his Ph.D. in theology from Fordham University and now lectures worldwide. He lives with his wife outside Copenhagen. Reader of over four hundred audiobooks, Dick Hill has won three coveted Audie Awards and been nominated numerous times. He is also the recipient of several AudioFile Earphones Awards. AudioFile includes Dick on their prestigious list of Golden Voices.
Out-Of-Print Date
07/01/2017
Date of Publication
01/03/2007
Subject
Biography: General
Imprint
Tantor Media, Inc
Edition Statement
Unabridged
Country of Publication
United States

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